A Tale of Three Squares: Gramercy Park, Madison Square & Union Square Tour
Join Untapped New York's expert guide Richard Soden for a walk through several of the most dynamic and diverse areas of Manhattan!
Tour Highlights:
- Discover who is buried in the Worth Monument
- See the only private and locked garden in Manhattan (Gramercy Park)
- Pass by the original locations of former Madison Square Garden sites
- Visit the outside of the historic Pete’s Tavern where O’Henry is believed to have written “Gift of the Magi”
- Pass by the home of Theodore Roosevelt
- Walk along the “The Historic Ladies Mile” where fashionable stores once stood
About this Event:
New York City has many unique squares, each with its own unique history and culture. On this members-only walking tour, we'll explore peaceful Gramercy Park and its surrounding historic buildings, the busy and crowded Union Square, and the numerous monuments and buildings surrounding Madison Square Park.
This walk reveals how each square came to exist and evolved into exclusive residential areas, commercial enterprises, a home for artists, and sites for public demonstrations. Along the walk, we will stop at many historic buildings that helped shape New York City.
*Please note that the tour will not go inside Gramercy Park.
How do I sign up for this event?
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How many tickets can I reserve?
If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 ticket to this event. Explorer level members ($30/month) or Superfan ($100/month) can reserve 2 tickets. If you are a Support or Enthusiast level member but would like to attend, it’s easy to upgrade your account here!
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The event is sold out?
In-person Insider tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.
But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!
What if I need to cancel?
If you cancel more than 48 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100%. When canceled less than 48 hours before the start of your tour, you will receive a gift card that can be used on any future events. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.
